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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1890
Page
2
A fragmented passage from the Henry Republican contains postal notice language and a promotional appeal. It mentions Henry and I-Martored at the Postofice and requests attention to newspaper advertising as a consumer tip.
The piece notes Thanksgiving as evolving from Puritan roots toward a broader spiritual outlook. It cites national peace and prosperity, the Republica correspondent’s travel to Warrensburg and Springfield, meetings with leaders, the Lincoln monument visit, and funds raised for an Orphans’ Home. It mentions speeches, regalia presentations, and memorial reflections on veterans.
Hon L E Payson announces he will not run again for office, citing a long record of faithful service and a national reputation. He plans to settle his county affairs after his term and travel with his wife to Europe, then decide on his future business path.
W M Lincoln the former Peoria workhouse superintendent is to take charge of the Undercliff hotel and pleasure resort at Lake Senachwine. He and his family spent a week there last summer and expect to develop it into a famous resort. The town of Peoria reports the bay belonging to Bennett and Lucas suffered about one third destruction after a fire aboard the towboat Jack Robinson loaded with hay en route to Pekin. A city steamer aided in extinguishing the blaze.
Clay Robinson and Co circular shows last week receipts at Chicago with cattle 62 089 head range 2000 price 875 to 4 Texans 18000 head price 2 to 340 hogs 208 845 receipts price 5c higher sheep 87854 receipts with sluggish sales
An important discovery that acts on the liver stomach and bowels through the nerves. They speedily cure biliousness torpid liver piles and constipation. Mildest fastest 89 doses for 25 cents. Sample free at Dr Powell's store.
A writer recalls two extremes of society from local meetings a quiet child closing a door and a noisy five minute aisle errand by a boy. The piece laments rude behavior among youths and urges guardians to blush with shame, urging moral reflection in the village community.
An anonymous message to officers warns of a possible revolution and stresses the duty to maintain peace, quiet, and moral integrity in the community. It calls citizens to consider the situation, noting the night is deep as the grave but the will of the people remains strong.
A skeptical discussion credits Ingersoll with attacking Christianity and attacks on the McKinley tariff. It argues Democrats misrepresent the tariff schedule, urges higher import duties on various goods to fund government, and defends the McKinley bill as aiding the poor. The piece frames tax reform as a political test before the fifty second Congress.
An advertisement touts a nerve tonic called Restorative Nerv, claiming to alleviate fatigue headaches sleeplessness dizziness and sexual troubles. Testimonials from Mrs Joho R Tayer of Valparaiso Indiana and J D Pouler of Logansport Indiana report monthly earnings increases after use and a free treatise and sample bottle offered at Dr Powell's Drug Store.
Waoser relocates from Horton Kansas to Hebron Nebraska. McClenahan of Stark County visits his ill aunt Mrs Worley. Mrs Alice Price Hoyla and son visit Capt Price en route to York Nebraska. Harry Hoar of Peoria MR freight office visits home. Knight Templar ball attendance and other community notes.
Sunday survey of ruins after a fire at Peter Tommes's place notes a collapsed interior and perished contents while the metal roof contained the blaze. Tommes plans a winter rebuild with a 14 story main section over the cellar funded by $900 insurance, brickwork and plastering by Jobo Riley, with kitchen areas deferred to summer.
An ad compares the body to a Great Railway with arteries and veins and warns cold exposure can clog circulation leading to Rheumatism. It promotes Dr Drummond's Lightning Remedy, $5 per large bottle, or prepaid express delivery from Drummond Medicine Co., 48-50 Maiden Lane, New York, with a guarantee of care.
Evening program lists music by Columbia the Gem of the Ocean Jennie Deyoe with recitations by Miss Anna Jarvis Jones and Annie Jarvis Jones. Scenes include Call to arms and Fur and frolic of an evening in camp with songs Just Before the Battle and Battle Cry of Freedom.
Buckien arnica salve advertised with bold claims and price per box then a social and oyster supper by the church of Christ at New Opera Hall featuring a Light Guard Band performance including recitals by Miss Young and others. The piece notes band room upgrades, manager Henry Yaeger, and praise for performers. Also mentions English Spavia Liniment with horse and human uses and a sale by Powell in Henry Illinois.
A Note of gratitude from Henry visitors and ministers for illness care. Special thanks to Brother Ayling for pastoral visits. Mus Minnie M. Merritt reports Ladies Aid Society of M E church totals for the year: amount taken 8238 17, expended 217 52, balance 1065. Also mentions Amsy Joyce returning to Minook to work for the Commercial Hotel.
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